The Magic Of Muscle Shoals

Published: Oct. 17, 2022, 7:49 a.m.

From the Tennessee River mud that flows through The Shoals, to the studios, to the records, and the world, helped to forge that Muscle Shoals Sound, created by The Swampers. They were rural Alabama's answer to The Wrecking Crew and became bigger than most big city studio players, achieving so much, without leaving home. Well, there were a few trips to record in places like New York, and opening for The Beatles, when the situation required it. Those will be discussed, as well as the growth of a recording empire that was truly unique.\xa0\nFrom Rick Hall and Fame Studios forming, to the Swampers getting their nickname, their own place, and making amazing records, Markus & Ray wade through it all, and deliver a Shotgun 5 Faves of this amazing music!\nWe have fantastic sponsors of our podcast, please visit their web sites, and support those who make the show go:\nBoldfoot Socks\xa0\xa0https://boldfoot.com\nCrooked Eye Brewery\xa0\xa0https://crookedeyebrewery.com/\nDon't forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices